The Urban Dweller: A Publication by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods Inc.

              A PUBLICATION BY
CAPITOL HILL UNITED NEIGHBORHOODS
1290 WILLIAMS
DENVER, COLORADO 80218
PHONE:  388-2716
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House Tour Set For Swallow Hill;
Restored Homes Will Be Featured
The Swallow Hill  District will  be
featured in this year's house tour, to be
held on Sunday, September 28,  from noon
to 5 pm. With a theme of "Restorations in
Swallow Hill", the tour will  highlight a
diversity of restorations: family homes,
condominiums and offices.  A partial  listing of this year's tour includes:
The Bailey Mansion - 16th and Ogden - Also
known as the Lang Mansion, it was built in
1893 and portrays graceful  curves with
rounded outside corners, a wrap-around
varanda and a three story turret. Major
redecoration has not been done in many
years, but beneath the* faded appearance
lurks beautiful   leaded glass,  intricately
carved woodwork, and well  proportioned
rooms.
The John F.  Flower Mansion - 1618 Ogden -
This home was built in 1892 and features
a heavily decorated, conical-roofed corner
tower. The red brick and sandstone structure has been renovated and decorated
appropriately for its era.
The Grafton - between Coro
on 17th Avenue - Original!
row houses, later serving
boarding house called the
Hotel, the Grafton has rec
condominiums.  Each of the
unique and is accented by
original wood and tile wor
owner-occupied condos will
the tour.
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Sawaya-Barnes House - 1732 Marion - A
completely remodeled delight which now
features a master bedroom loft with bath
and sauna.
2031 Emerson - A newly remodeled home
owned by John Burrington and Joan Offutt,
Vintage Properties Office - 811 17th Avenue - A once elegant Victorian house that
was badly neglected for years before it
was renovated by Vintage Properties. The
ceiling medallion in the entry is original, with copies made for other rooms.
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Tell CHUN Where To Go!'
CHUN needs help in setting its!
priorities. You can aid by completing the Questionnaire in this *
issue. Also, please plan to attend!
^   the potluck dinner on October 23 -
»   bring your appetite, favorite dish
b   and ideas.  (See calendar for
fi   details).
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